Your video(s) will tell a story that causes viewers to:
understand the topic,
current research and events in this area,
and empathize with people in various parts of the world involved in the trend.
Work with your teammates to ensure that these areas are covered. It is doubtful that all of these will be covered in ONE single video, although it could be possible. All videos may be dramatic, first person, or in third person and all videos must have an outsourced clip. You may look at the Video Hall of Fame for ideas, however, don't let past work limit you.
A good video in this area will define: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How. Each video must stand alone unless it is part of a series.
How do I make a movie that helps people understand the topic?
You can take the role of a news reporter with clips from other newscasts or youtube as part of your work, or even a drama that incorporates the explanation of the trend. Think of your work as being on the history channel or a news report -- could it stand alone and would it explain the topic?
Current Research and Events
A good video in this area will briefly define the trend and then highlight current research and events in this area in a way that does not copy what has already been done. It should be YOUR unique perspective.
Empathizing with People Involved
A good video in this area will share the perspectives of multiple people. You are to create a compelling story that uses narrative. Telling a story can heighten our understanding of something.
"Based on facts but delivered with empathy and skill, a story can impart
a 'complex idea in a more memorable and meaningful way" (Pink 103).
"Stories are easy to remember - because in many ways, stories are how
we remember"** (Pink 101)
"What begins to matter more is the ability to place these facts in context
and to deliver them with emotional impact" (Pink 103)
"...stories can provide - context enriched by emotion, a deeper understanding
of how we fit in and why that matters" (Pink 115)
"Empathy is the ability to imagine yourself in someone else's position and to
instuit what that person is feeling" (Pink 159)
How do I make a movie on this topic?
A digital story based on the concept of story and empathy could focus on 'A Day in the life' of a person or organisation as part of your topic. It could also be based on a personal story or stories on a theme.
Consider these guiding questions:
Can you find a good story related to your topic? Can you create a good story related to your topic? (It can be a drama with a script that you have written.)
What is the important message or feeling being told in the story?
Can you imagine yourself in the story? How does it feel? What would you be doing and saying?
How can you create this story using multimedia to help the audience to understand the concepts better?
How important is the multimedia? How important is the narration?
Your story should create empathy for your character(s) that give insight into the topic you are explaining.
Telling the Story
Your video(s) will tell a story that causes viewers to:
Work with your teammates to ensure that these areas are covered. It is doubtful that all of these will be covered in ONE single video, although it could be possible. All videos may be dramatic, first person, or in third person and all videos must have an outsourced clip. You may look at the Video Hall of Fame for ideas, however, don't let past work limit you.
Table of Contents
Understand the Topic
A good video in this area will define: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How. Each video must stand alone unless it is part of a series.
How do I make a movie that helps people understand the topic?
You can take the role of a news reporter with clips from other newscasts or youtube as part of your work, or even a drama that incorporates the explanation of the trend. Think of your work as being on the history channel or a news report -- could it stand alone and would it explain the topic?Current Research and Events
A good video in this area will briefly define the trend and then highlight current research and events in this area in a way that does not copy what has already been done. It should be YOUR unique perspective.
Empathizing with People Involved
A good video in this area will share the perspectives of multiple people. You are to create a compelling story that uses narrative. Telling a story can heighten our understanding of something.
How do I make a movie on this topic?
A digital story based on the concept of story and empathy could focus on 'A Day in the life' of a person or organisation as part of your topic. It could also be based on a personal story or stories on a theme.
Consider these guiding questions:
Your story should create empathy for your character(s) that give insight into the topic you are explaining.